EIN 31-1037979

Materials Research Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
43
Year formed
1973
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Materials Research Society fosters interaction among materials researchers worldwide and advances the interdisciplinary field of materials research and technology to improve the quality of life. Its foundation offers members programs that expose students, teachers, and life-long learners to the excitement of discovery and science. MRS contributes to the development of science and technology policy in materials-related fields by responding to, and initiating, opportunities to interact nationally and internationally with government officials.
Total revenues
$10,482,690
2022
Total expenses
$11,066,226
2022
Total assets
$12,074,625
2022
Num. employees
43
2022

Program areas at Materials Research Society

Symposia and meetings - mrs meetings serve as an international stage for the examination and dissemination of current and emerging Materials Research. At the heart of the meetings portfolio are the mrs spring and fall meetings. Researchers from all scientific fields, backgrounds and employment sectors from students to nobel laureates converge at these events to exchange technical information, engage in broader impact programming, network with friends and colleagues, and contribute to the advancement of Materials Research. While mrs spring and fall meetings are at the core of the meetings portfolio, mrs continues to enhance its service to the global Materials community by endorsing and co-sponsoring standalone technical workshops and conferences.
Membership - twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, Materials scientists and researchers from around the world are working on projects that have the potential to change the way we live. You and your colleagues work in a wide variety of settings and are interested in the total spectrum of materials-related issues and applications. Yet in many ways, your goals and challenges are much the same. To seek information. To collaborate with one another on ground-breaking techniques. To earn the respect of your peers. And to reach out to your communities.to help you reach these goals, one Society stands out from the rest the Materials Research Society. Founded in 1973 to promote interdisciplinary goal-oriented basic Research on Materials of technological importance, the Society is over 13,000 members strong and includes regular, student, retired and unemployed membership options.
Publications and news - the mrs publications portfolio, comprised of five peer-reviewed journals, a books program, and Materials Research news, reflects mrs's strengths in technical quality, interdisciplinary focus, and content delivery innovation. Through it, mrs engages the broadest possible community, topically, geographically, and institutionally, with a mix of traditional and innovative publication products to advance interdisciplinary Materials Research to improve the quality of life. The portfolio reflects and captures the dynamic, interdisciplinary character of Materials Research and development, and is utilized by the global Research community as a trusted platform to find, communicate, and discuss results of critical interest to the technical community. It is the objective of the Society to lead in promoting the development and distribution of state-of-the-art Materials Research results, and the mrs publications portfolio is a key component of achieving that goal.
Advocacy - the Materials Research Society (mrs) contributes to the development of science and technology policy in materials-related fields by responding to, and initiating, opportunities to interact nationally and internationally with government officials and public and private organizations. Led by the mrs government affairs committee (gac), these volunteer-powered efforts have been far-reaching, consistent and unbiased, building trust and respect in Washington, d.c., both on capitol hill and within government agencies. When deemed necessary, mrs also teams with other professional societies to create a larger voice for the Materials field to broaden the dissemination, implementation and understanding of materials-related policy for the benefit of society.mrs is an interdisciplinary Society with members worldwide that advocate for Materials science and innovation. We seek to engage our members in advocacy, to educate policymakers on the importance of Materials innovations, and to engage with the broader scientific and engineering community in support of sustained funding for Research.
The foundation - the Materials Research Society foundation advances the mrs mission by offering members a far-reaching series of programs that expose students, teachers, and life-long learners to the excitement of discovery and the significance of science in their daily lives. For interested mrs members, these programs provide an opportunity to play a significant role in developing and nurturing the next generation of Materials scientists. The scientific process is no longer just about generating ideas, but about freely sharing those ideas with broader audiences. Now more than ever, the ability to recruit students, attract collaborators, and secure funding is tied to the ability to successfully bring Research out of the laboratory and to the general public. Through its continuum of broader impacts programming and professional development sessions at mrs meetings, an ever-expanding awards portfolio, a university chapter program that is international in scope, and so much more, mrs, with the support of the Materials Research Society foundation, is well positioned to engage, educate and fascinate into the next decade.

Grants made by Materials Research Society

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Drexel UniversityMRS Foundation Grant$10,000
Oklahoma State University FoundationMRS Foundation Grant$10,000

Who funds Materials Research Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Kavli FoundationFuture of Materials Workshop Series 2021-2023$62,000
The Kavli FoundationFred Kavli Distinguished Lectureship 2018-2022$15,000
Jiangs FoundationCharity$12,000
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Materials Research Society

NameTitleCompensation
Gopal RaoChief Editor for Technical Content / Editor , MRS Bulletin$118,351
Todd M OsmanExecutive Director$339,071
J Ardie DillenDirector Finance and Administration / Director of Finance and Administration$193,477
Damon DozierDirector of Government Affairs$120,524
Patricia A HastingsDirector of Meetings Activities / Director of Meeting Activities / Director of Meetings$157,868
...and 18 more key personnel

Financials for Materials Research Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$882,777
Program services$7,577,983
Investment income and dividends$192,731
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$1,235,022
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-30,500
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$624,677
Total revenues$10,482,690

Form 990s for Materials Research Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-03-02990View PDF
2018-122019-11-29990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 7, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 5, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
December 26, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $62,000 from The Kavli Foundation
July 13, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducationCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyConducts researchLobbyingNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
506 Keystone Dr
Warrendale, PA 15086
Metro area
Pittsburgh, PA
County
Allegheny County, PA
Website URL
mrs.org/ 
Phone
(724) 779-3003
Facebook page
materials.research.society 
Twitter profile
@materials_mrs 
IRS details
EIN
31-1037979
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1973
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U30: Physical Sciences, Earth Sciences Research, Services
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
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